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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
“Unite to Fight Corona”: Prime Minister launches public movement against COVID-19
“I promise to take all necessary precautions that prevent the spread of this deadly virus”
“Wear a mask. Wash hands. Follow social distancing. Practice ‘Do Gaj Ki Doori.” Yes, the Prime Minister has reminded the nation to follow the COVID-19 appropriate behaviours, as he launched a public movement to unite in the fight against the pandemic. The campaign has been launched with the aim to encourage people’s participation and together win the fight against COVID-19.
As part of the nation-wide campaign, Central Government Ministries and Departments and State Governments and Union Territories will reach out to citizens with region-specific communication, tailored to the needs especially of districts where there is a high case load of COVID-19. Cautionary measures that need to be adopted will be communicated using a variety of suitable media platforms, throughout the country. Speaking about the campaign, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar said that special focus will be laid on simple and easily understandable messaging, so that it benefits every citizen.
Various central and state government departments in the state of Maharashtra joined the campaign and resolved to come together against the pandemic. Employees took a pledge to follow precautionary behaviours and also encourage others to do the same. GST Commissionerate, Income Tax Department, Western Railways, Central Railways, Press Information Bureau, Publications Division, Films Division, All India Radio, Doordarshan and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are some such departments. Various public sector enterprises such as BPCL, ONGC and HPCL too have joined the campaign. Posters and standees reminding people of taking precautions and continuing in the fight against COVID-19 have been placed at the premises of these offices and also in public places.
To reach the message far and wide, Regional Outreach Bureau  – Maharashtra and Goa Region, of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has come up with a podcast titled Jan Jan Ki Batein; listen to the maiden episode here. ROB has also come out with a Corona Awareness Jingle – watch the Marathi version here. Launching the campaign digitally, Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Desai has said that public communication has a pivotal role to play in instilling the desired behavior change among the citizenry.
Various celebrities from different spheres of public life too lent their voice of support and strength to the national campaign, exhorting people to be safe rather than sorry. It is hoped that the campaign will contribute to safer and more responsible public behavior at the levels of individual, family and community, so that we are able to wage a better fight against the widening onslaught of the pandemic.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.22% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.19% GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.16% GS 2050’
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.22 percent Government Stock, 2025’ for a notified amount of Rs 12,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.19 percent Government Stock, 2034’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.16 per cent Government Stock, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 21, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 21, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 21, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 24, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Mr. Ray Dalio, co-founder, Bridgewater Associates
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Ray Dalio, American investor, author and co-founder of the hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, today, in New York, USA.
In his conversation with Mr. Dalio, Prime Minister highlighted the reforms undertaken by the government to foster economic growth, including reduction of compliances and decriminalisation of large number of legal provisions. Prime Minister invited Mr. Dalio for further investing in India.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Tracking System for Missing and Vulnerable Children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has created “Track Child portal”, to track the missing and found children. Police Stations, Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Care Institutions are required to update the information about missing and found children regularly. The details of cases of missing and found children reported on the portal in the last five years, year-wise is as follows;
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Total No. of Found Children
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2016
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46088
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41931
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2017
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47082
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43251
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2018
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48875
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40296
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2019
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49279
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44289
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2020

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43515
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38113
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates weightlifter P. Gururaja for winning Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated weightlifter P. Gururaja for winning the Bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Overjoyed by the accomplishment of P. Gururaja! Congratulations to him for winning the Bronze at the Commonwealth Games. He demonstrated great resilience and determination. I wish him many more milestones in his sporting journey."
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Indian scientists played an important role during the freedom movement
Two-day National Conference on ‘Indian Independence Movement & the Role of Science’ has science communicators, teachers and scientists discussing the role of science in colonial India
Indian scientists not only played an important role in obtaining freedom for the country but continue to play a crucial role in the country's development, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State  Ministry of Earth Sciences, Science and Technology. Dr Jitendra Singh was the Chief Guest of the two-day National Conference on 'Indian Independence Movement & the Role of Science'.
The Union Minister also said that India’s subjugation was designed through the colonial scientific plans, and the country also gained its freedom through Indian scientific plans. He further elaborated on the role of scientists during the freedom movement and said that even people who were not involved in science used the scientific means to fight for freedom. He cited that the greatest scientist warrior was none other than Mahatma Gandhi and his non-violence and satyagraha was a scientific resistance to British rule. The Minister also recalled the contributions of Sir JC Bose on his birth anniversary.
Prof. B.N. Jagatap of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay said that science was an instrument for development, awakening and freedom during the independence movement. “We need to reflect on the contributions of our scientists,” said Prof. Jagtap. He stressed that it was a challenging job to practice science during the colonial period with limited resources and our scientists have created many institutions during such adverse times. He considered them as visionaries who could sense future needs.
The program which concluded on Tuesday had an outreach lecture delivered by Shri Jayant Sahasrabudhe. He spoke about the upcoming India International Science Festival  2021 at Panaji, Goa. He said that the IISF this year has been conceptulized based on five objectives shared by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsov. IISF 2021 reflects those five objectives that include our freedom movement, imaginations for a better future, achievements of the last 75 years, planning and pledges for the future.
Dr Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR- National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research , said that the conference is an effort to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in a diverse way as it focuses on the role of scientists in the freedom movement. More than 1500 participants have registered for the event and about 250 abstracts, poetries and scientoons were received.
Dr Nakul Parashar, Director, VigyanPrasar proposed the votes of thanks. CSIR-NIScPR, Vigyan Prasar and Vijnana Bharathi are jointly organizing the two-day National Conference of Science Communicators and Teachers in the hybrid mode from the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory  Auditorium.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in road accident in Barabanki
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"यूपी के बाराबंकी में हुए सड़क हादसे की खबर से बहुत दुखी हूं। शोकाकुल परिवारों के साथ मेरी संवेदनाएं हैं। अभी सीएम योगी जी से भी बात हुई है। सभी घायल साथियों के उचित उपचार की व्यवस्था की जा रही है।"
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured.
A PMO tweet said, "PM @narendramodi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident in Barabanki. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each."
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
PROMOTE DOMESTIC FPIs
Government incentivizes food processing industries through various schemes. Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing the Central Sector umbrella scheme- Pradhan Mantri Kisan SampadaYojana  and Centrally Sponsored Scheme "Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises ” across the country. The Ministry provides credit linked financial assistance  in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing / preservation industries including export-oriented ones.The Schemes are aimed to promote setting up, modernization and capacity enhancement of food processing industries in the country.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  also provides incentives to processed food exporters under its different schemes for Infrastructure, Quality, Market Development etc.
Further, Government has taken various regulatory and policy reforms to ensure conducive environment to the food processing investors, including those engaged in exports. These measures include shifting from product to product approval regime to an ingredient based approval system, putting in place an Empowered Group of Secretaries  under the Cabinet Secretary and Project Development Cells in various Ministries/ departments including MoFPI; streamlining proposal approval and grants disbursal process in the Ministry through on-line portal  etc.
Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry on 31.03.2021 with an outlay of Rs 10,900 Crore to support creation of global food manufacturing champions and support Indian brands of food products in international market. The Scheme Guidelines were issued on 02.05.2021 and the last date of receipt of application was 24.06.2021. As on date, 129 companies are covered under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme.
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Livestock products Exports increase by 106 % during April-June, 2021-22 in comparison to April-June, 2020-21 from Rs. 3668 crores to Rs. 7543 crores
Rising demand of India’s buffalo meat exports due adherence to stringent safety and health norms by value chains
In a major boost to livestock export, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority , under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India, is successfully exporting Indian Buffalo meat in more than 70 countries across the world, including Indonesia. As per the quick estimates – April-June, 2021-22 viz.a.viz. April-June, 2020-21, the export of livestock products have increased from 484 million USD, Rs.3668 crores to 1023 million USD, Rs. 7543 crores i.e. 112 % in USD terms and 106 % in Rupee term.
There has been a rise in demand of the Indian bovine meant across the globe due to its high quality, nutrient values and risk-free as the buffalo meat is prepared and exported in accordance with World Organization for Animal Health  guidelines for any risk mitigation
Due to high demand, the Indian buffalo meat is exported to the countries of Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, UAE, etc.
The affordability of Indian bovine meat is contributing towards food security and food price inflation control in the importing countries, including, Indonesia. Notably, only boneless buffalo meat is allowed for export from India.
India is one of the world’s leading exporters of buffalo meat. The country has Quality Management, Food Safety Management and Environment Management Systems certified world-class meat processing infrastructure.
There is no bad effect of Covid-19 on the export business of buffalo meat from India. It is on the track and going on smoothly with no hurdles in the supply chain. Despite the pandemic implications, India has been able to achieve exports value at USD 3.17 billion in the year April 2020-March 2021, which is equal to the previous year’s level of exports .
It may be noted that India is strongly contesting with the Cambodian authorities regarding certifying Buffalo meat as Covid-19 free after a news report appeared in some local media that the Cambodian authorities have seized three containers of Indian origin frozen Buffalo meat reportedly infested with Covid-19. All the consignments of Indian Buffalo meat are tested in accordance with international standards and sent only after Covid-19 free certification.
India exported agricultural and processed food products valued at about $41 billion during April 2020 to March 2021 registering a growth of 17.4%, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables, various processed foods, seafood, meat and meat products, rice-wheat, etc.
According to latest data, exports of APEDA products basket registered a 23.8 per cent growth at $19.97 billion during 2020-21 against $16.13 billion during 2019-20. Even during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, exports of agro products are happening unhindered.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
MoU signed between DEPwD and ALIMCO for the Financial year 2018-19
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India  for the Financial Year 2018-19 yesterday. It covers major developments to be achieved in this year for the Empowerment of Divyangjan of the country. The MoU was signed by Smt Shakuntala D. Gamlin, Secretary DEPwD & Shri D.R.Sarin, CMD ALIMCO. On this occasion, Dr. Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary, DEPwD & Smt Dolly Chakraborty, Joint Secretary, DEPwD were also present.
Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is primarily mandated with the task of empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and act as a Nodal Agency for matters pertaining to Persons with Disabilities, including ensuring effecting closer coordination among different stakeholders: related Central Ministries, State/UT Governments, NGOs etc. in disability sector. The Vision of the Department is to build an all-inclusive society, in which equal opportunities are provided for the growth and development of Persons with Disabilities so that they can lead productive, safe and dignified life.
ALIMCO is a “Not For Profit” Central Public Sector Undertaking working under the administrative control of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. For past 40 years, it has been relentlessly manufacturing various types of aids and appliances on mass scale to meet the requirements of PwDs including orthopedically, visual and hearing impaired etc. Since its inception, it has been serving on an average around two lakhs of disabled population every year and has supplied 42 lakhs of aids & appliances .
Prime Minister's Office
PM to participate in Constitution Day celebrations on 26th November
PM to address the Constitution Day programme at Central Hall of Parliament
PM to also inaugurate the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court at Vigyan Bhawan
The nation will celebrate Constitution Day on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. The observation of Constitution Day started in 2015, based on the vision of the Prime Minister to give due recognition to the significance of this historic date. The roots of this vision can also be traced back to the “Samvidhan Gaurav Yatra” organised by the then Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2010.
As a part of Constitution Day celebrations this year, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the programmes being organised in Parliament and Vigyan Bhawan on 26th November, 2021.
The programme organized in Parliament will begin at 11 AM and will be held in the Central Hall of Parliament. It will be addressed by the Hon’ble President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker. After the speech of the Hon’ble President, the nation will join him Live, in reading the Preamble of the Constitution. Hon’ble President will also release the digital version of Constituent Assembly Debates, digital version of calligraphed copy of Constitution of India and updated version of the Constitution of India that will include all amendments till date. He will also inaugurate ‘Online Quiz on Constitutional Democracy’.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the two day Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court, at 5:30 PM in Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. All Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of all High Courts and senior-most puisne Judges, Solicitor General of India, and other members of the legal fraternity will be present on the occasion. Prime Minister will also address the distinguished gathering.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
International Yoga Day 2019 celebrated in Parliament
Yoga is a conscious process of gaining mastery over the mind: Shri Pralhad Joshi
International Yoga Day 2019celebrated in the Parliament premises, here today.
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi participated in the yoga event organised by Lok Sabha Secretariat, along with Hon’ble Speaker,Shri Om Birla, other Ministers and MPs.
Shri Joshi quoted Maharshee Patanjaliand said that, “Yoga is a conscious process of gaining mastery over the mind”.
Special Service and Features
Seizure of 8309 Carats of assorted precious gem stones worth i94.34 Lakhs by Chennai Air Customs-Pax arrested
Based on intelligence, a male Passenger Shri Naimudeen S/o Shri. Mohamed Ansar, a Srilankan national who arrived from Colombo by Srilankan Airlines flight UL-127 on 19.07.2022 at 1540 hours was intercepted by Chennai Air Customs Officers. On examination of his person, assorted gem stones contained in latex packets were found concealed in his person by swallowing 56 packets. On recovery, 1746 pcs  of assorted gem stones worth~ 94.34 Lakhs were recovered and seized under the Customs Act, 1962.The passenger was arrested.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by the Shri. K.R.UDAY BHASKAR, Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 awarded for 4 Special Operations
The “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 have been awarded for 4 Special Operations. The medal was constituted in 2018 with the objective to recognize those operations, which have high degree of planning, high significance for the security of the country/State/UT and have significant impact on the security of larger sections of the society. The award shall be conferred for Special Operation in the areas such as counter terrorism, border action, arms control, prevention of narcotics smuggling and rescue operations. It is announced on 31st of October every year. In a year, normally 3 Special Operations are considered for the award and in extra ordinary circumstances; the award may be given up to 5 Special Operations to encourage State/UT Police.
Special Service and Features
All India BSNL Weight Lifting competitions begin from March 20
Thiruvananthapuram : 18 March 2023
The 19th All India BSNL Weight Lifting/Power Lifting /Best Physique competitions will be held from March 20 to 22 in Thiruvananthapuram. This will be held at the Regional Training Centre of BSNL at Kaimanam. It will be inaugurated by the Chief General Manager of BSNL Kerala Circle Shri. B Sunil Kumar ITS at 9 am on 20thMarch. Principal General Manager of BSNL Thiruvananthapuram Business Area, Shri. SajiKumar ITS will preside over the function.
The closing ceremony will be held at 4pm on March 22nd. Shri. Vivek Banzal ITS, Director , BSNL, New Delhi will be the Chief Guest.
The event is organized by BSNL Kerala Circle Sports and Cultural Board.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways promoting Digital India initiative in a big way
Digital method of transactions facilitating Railway travellers
E-Catering service is currently available at 310 Railway stations through 1755 Service Providers and 14 Food Aggregators, supplying an average number of 41,844 meals per day
3081 POS machines available in 596 trains and 4316 static units provided with POS machines
To promote Digital India initiative over Indian Railways, digital method of transactions for purchase of food items through catering units at Railway Stations is being encouraged and 8878 static units are having the facility of digital payment. In addition to this, Handheld PoS machines are being provided at catering units to generate printed bills and invoices reflecting all details of transactions undertaken and to address the complaints of overcharging. At present, 3081 POS machines are available on 596 trains. 4316 static units have been provided with POS machines.
For widening the range of options available to passengers in trains, E-Catering Services have been introduced on Indian Railways. E-catering services are managed by IRCTC. Passengers can pre-order meals of their choice at the time of booking of e-ticket or while travelling on train using App/Call Centre/website/by calling 1323. E-Catering service is currently available at 310 Railway stations through 1755 Service Providers and 14 Food Aggregators, supplying an average number of 41,844 meals per day.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Hindi Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Hindi Diwas.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"हिन्दी ने विश्वभर में भारत को एक विशिष्ट सम्मान दिलाया है। इसकी सरलता, सहजता और संवेदनशीलता हमेशा आकर्षित करती है। हिन्दी दिवस पर मैं उन सभी लोगों का हृदय से अभिनंदन करता हूं, जिन्होंने इसे समृद्ध और सशक्त बनाने में अपना अथक योगदान दिया है।"